Hello, I'm JO...
...and I have Polyglandular Autoimmune Failure.

If you are asking yourself what is that, then you're in the same position I was when I first heard those fearful words.  Well, let me try to explain.

Antibodies are responsible for killing germs in each of our bodies, but my antibodies can't tell the difference between germs and my own body.  So, little by little, my antibodies are attacking and killing my glands and organs.  What does this mean?  Well, depending on which gland or organ is affected determines which autoimmune diseases I will get next.

I have been told I will eventually get all of the autoimmune diseases, but I only had eight when I started my original site.  They were Addison's Disease, Hypothyroidism, Osteoporosis, Costochondritis, Pernicious Anemia, Iron Deficient Anemia, Folic Acid Anemia, and Gilbert's Syndrome.  However at this writing, they have added Multiple Sclerosis, Meniere's Disease, Fibromyalgia and Cataracts.  Along with these autoimmune disorders, I have a few cardiac problems as well.

My purpose in creating this site is to increase the knowledge of this condition and their related disorders and to provide support to anyone with an autoimmune disease.  Since these diseases can be difficult to diagnose and since those afflicted often do not look sick, we are often misunderstood by our friends and family.

I invite you to read my story and I hope it provides you with whatever insight you may have been searching for or need.

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Procedures   

Dedicated to the following people

~ Mike ~
My husband...
who has never wavered in his love or devotion since we exchanged our wedding vows on December 31, 1996.


~ Kevin, Jarrod, and Michael ~
My children...
who have had to suffer and endure due to my many health problems.


~ Jean, Jayne, and Joan ~
My sisters...
who I have been separated from by time and distance too often.


~ Joe and Joyce ~
My parents...
who have been a role-model for me that all should follow.


I love you all!
You are the reason I go on!


And to the many people I have met through the Internet.
Thank you...
...for your support and many kindness'.